Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney could not have picked a better stage than the local derby with Manchester City to settle the game with what he described as the best goal of his professional career. A sensational overhead kick late on in the match at Old Trafford settled the game 2-1 in United's favour.
The England striker said it had been an instinctive finish from Nani's cross.
"I think so," Rooney told Sky Sports 1 when asked if it was the best goal of his career.
"I saw it come into the box and thought 'why not?' Thankfully it finished up in the top corner.
"I was trying to get in a good position for when Nani crossed it. Nine time out of 10 they go over the crossbar. Today it ended up in the top corner.
"It is instinct. You don't have time to think about it."
Asked when he had last scored with an overhead kick, Rooney replied: "In school I think. It's the first one since I started playing professionally."
Rooney's strike ensured United bounced back after losing their unbeaten record to Wolves the week before.
"It is important for the league after dropping three points last week," he added.
"It is also a big game for the whole city. City have been closer to us this year and I thought it was a close game. We just created better chances and deserved to win.
"It is three points, we're top of the league and we're grateful for that.
"I wasn't too pleased with my overall performance today but I got a chance and thankfully managed to take it."
